Canada Visa and Work Information

Canada Visit and Work Visa Information

1. Visit Visas (Temporary Resident Visas)

Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa - TRV)

  • Purpose: Tourism, visiting family/friends, short business trips
  • Duration: Typically valid for up to 6 months (can apply for extension)
  • Requirements:
    • Valid passport
    • Proof of financial support
    • Ties to home country
    • Medical exam may be required

Super Visa (for Parents and Grandparents)

  • Purpose: Allows parents/grandparents to visit for up to 2 years at a time
  • Requirements:
    • Child/grandchild in Canada must meet income requirements
    • Medical insurance from Canadian company

2. Work Visas and Permits

Visa Type Description Duration Requirements
International Experience Canada (IEC) For young people (18-35) from partner countries to work and travel 1-2 years Must be from a partner country, meet age requirements
Employer-Specific Work Permit Job offer from Canadian employer with LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) Varies by job offer Job offer, LMIA, qualifications for the position
Open Work Permit Work for any employer in Canada (some restrictions may apply) Varies Available to spouses of certain workers/students, refugees, etc.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) For international students who graduated from eligible Canadian institutions 8 months to 3 years Completed program of study at DLI, application within 180 days of graduation
Global Talent Stream Fast-track for highly skilled workers in tech and other specialized fields Varies Job offer in eligible occupation, specialized knowledge

Note: Many work permits require a job offer from a Canadian employer. Some may require a positive LMIA proving no Canadian could fill the position.

3. Top Companies Hiring Foreign Workers in Canada

Company Industry Common Positions Notes
Shopify E-commerce, Technology Software Developers, Data Scientists, UX Designers Often sponsors visas for tech talent
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) Banking, Finance Financial Analysts, IT Specialists, Accountants One of Canada's largest employers
Amazon Canada Technology, Retail Software Engineers, Cloud Specialists, Logistics Major tech employer with multiple Canadian offices
TD Bank Group Banking, Financial Services Banking Professionals, IT, Analytics Regularly hires international talent
Google Canada Technology Engineers, Product Managers, Researchers Competitive hiring process
IBM Canada Technology, Consulting IT Consultants, Developers, AI Specialists Hires globally for Canadian positions
Suncor Energy Energy, Oil & Gas Engineers, Geologists, Project Managers Major employer in Alberta
Ubisoft Montreal Gaming, Entertainment Game Developers, Designers, Animators Leading game studio hiring global talent
Loblaw Companies Retail, Grocery Retail Management, Supply Chain, IT Canada's largest retailer
Telus Telecommunications Network Engineers, IT, Customer Service Major telecom with nationwide operations

4. Application Process Overview

  1. Determine the appropriate visa/permit type
  2. Gather required documents (passport, photos, proof of funds, etc.)
  3. Complete application forms
  4. Pay application fees
  5. Submit application (online or paper)
  6. Provide biometrics (if required)
  7. Wait for processing (times vary by visa type and country)
  8. Receive decision and passport request if approved